Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Although I was glued in front of the television all through childhood and my teenage years, watching such gems as Silver Spoons, Alf, Small Wonder, The A-Team, and Saved by the Bell, my career kinda got in the way once I became an adult and my prime time viewing hours were reduced to about an hour and a half a week. I'm not quite sure how I stumbled upon the 1st episode of Lost (maybe it was subliminally planted in my head cuz I work at Disney), but I've been hooked on it since the premiere, and it's become the one show that I do watch religiously every week. The combination of an original premise, an amazing cast of characters, and the ever-growing feeling of never knowing where the story is taking you have all made it the most addicting show I've seen in years - well, at least since Charles in Charge went off the air anyway. So you can believe my fanboy freak out when I was asked to contribute a Lost poster to a series of 16 that are celebrating the show's final season. Each of the artists were given a particular theme from the show and mine was simply called "The Crash." After re-watching the pilot a few times, I realized that the episode follows the plane crash through Jack's eyes. That's where the concept for my poster originated. With Jack as the central figure, all that surround him are the characters and events that fill his storyline - from the love triangle, to the fight for leadership against Locke, to his family ties to Christian and Claire. I used the crash theme as the catalyst to Jack's arc of the series. The color palette is directly pulled from the Oceanic Airlines logo and Dharma logo acts as a 'stamp' that lets you know who's responsible for all of this craziness. It was definitely an honor to be asked to put my spin on the one series I gladly invest in each week. I hope all you fans of the show dig it and I definitely can't wait to see how the story ends.

This is one of my favorites of all your pieces, Tanner. I was blown away when you first showed it. I've only watched a couple of episodes, so I don't have any emotional attachment to the tv show, but this piece has such good storytelling that it makes me want to watch. Nice job, pal!

Eric- I love your style. All the posters you did for Wall-e and UP... and i was lucky enough to get THE CRASH before it sold out. I'm a PA at Disney Animation. Hope we bump into one another one of these days. :)LOST!!!!

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Amazing Job Eric. I've been trying to get one of your pieces for a little while but missed out on the Indiana Jones one and now the stunning LOST poster.

When they first announced that they were doing this LOST ARG I was hoping that you would be one of the artists to provide a poster. I'm huge fan of your style and of LOST so the combination is perfect.

Count me in as another who'd like a reprint copy of this poster...amazing work.

The reaction to your poster was astounding; I had no trouble ordering the 1st three...I went on an errand for 30 minutes and returned and yours was sold out; amazing!

I'll check back here to see if you can get the rights to sell a few more to those of us who missed out...it would be much appreciated as fellow fans of the show and admirers of your great work in this piece

hi ! i loved your poster but i didn't get lucky to get a copy in time (issue with internet at work) is there any way i could get two (it's the birthday of one of my friend soon and she's huge fan too and loved your art !!= ? :( i can pay for that please let's me know if it's possible and good luck for future art :) you're very good on it :DxoxoLyly

Yes, I'm in line with everyone who would like a print if you can get permission. Perhaps they'll let you do a smaller one with no sig and number, so it won't be the same product and diminish the value of the Lost project originals? Hope so!

I was able to order the other 4 posters, and was crushed when I missed the opportunity to purchase yours! Your "Crash" poster is far and away my favorite so far.

I've loved your past Indiana Jones posters and all your artwork from The Incredibles! Please put me on the list if you get any extra copies to sell... I would be thrilled to have one hanging on my wall.

Just in case you don't have any extras (or have already sold them)... is there any chance you might consider offering additional prints, maybe without the signature and number (so that there is no conflict with the original 300 prints)? At this point, I'd be happy to buy any type of copy (litho, giclee, etc.) if they were available.

Regardless... AWESOME work! I look forward to seeing/buying your work in the future!

Thanks for the awesome compliments everyone! It was also a shock to me when I learned these had sold out before I even knew they were on sale. For those of you trying to complete the collection, or simply trying to get just this one, I know how frustrating that can be. Hopefully a few more will find their way to the public. When I do have more info, I'll let you know through the blog. Just subscribe to it on the right hand column so you'll get any update as soon as I can post it.

That would be freakin sweet if some more of these prints got released. Just recently got introduced to your work and i love your style. i will definitely be picking up a few giclees from the acme site. Especially the Wall-E "The Future is Now" giclee. It is sweet and will fit perfectly on the wall in my tv room. I will be checking back to see if any of the LOST prints leak out. I hope so.

Great poster, I don't suppose you have any left over for sale? I'd be more than happy to pay a premium to get one. Please feel free to contact me at Weissguy11@yahoo.com Your work is great, especially the Last Crusade print. Here's to hoping we see a Back to the Future print in the near future!

I am yet another of the sad people who didn't get your poster. I am trying to collect the series, but wasn't quite fast enough for yours. And your poster is definitely a keeper! I'm subscribing to your blog, and I'm very happy to have found you. You are an incredible artist!

Congratulations on creating a beautiful piece of art that Lost fans and art fans alike can appreciate. I was not able to purchase one of your prints when they were originally on sale and I would love the chance to own one if they are ever on sale again. Unfortunately, it has come to my attention, as well as the attention of many others in the online Lost community, that several of your Crash posters have made their way to ebay, where these "flippers" are selling them at more than 10 times their original price. One that is selling out within the next couple of hours is currently selling for $690.00. I don't know whether you were aware of this or not, but I thought you should know what the scalpers are up to. There may not be anything that you can do about this, I do not know, but I wanted to make sure you were informed. As a longtime fan of Lost, finding out that these special prints, not to mention your hard work, are being used for gross profit was very disappointing to me as I would think it must be for you too. I know that you have said you are a Lost fan as well. Thank you for your time and thank you for The Crash. It really is fantastic.

I have to say this is one of my favorites of the DCaaPB series. I love your retro style art and your X-Men poster from last year was amazing!

Needless to say I loved this as poster as soon as I saw it but was at work, so missed out since it sold out so quickly.

Then I found your blog and read that opening sentence Silver Spoons, Alf, Small Wonder, The A-Team, and Saved by the Bell -- I had my own little fangirl freakout!! Surely that you must be my Brotha from anotha motha!!

I echo the rest here when I say this was one of my favorite prints and would really be interested in buying one, if they let you release some next year.

What did you think of Mark-Paul Gosselaar on Jimmy Fallon a couple months ago? Genius.

Eric, I'm another person who loves this print but missed getting one through Damon, Carlton & a Polar Bear (by about 30 minutes). I (like the others) would love to get a copy of it in whatever form (smaller print, postcard, shirt, etc.).

I was also wondering, though, if you have any other original artwork available for sale, or even any sketches you did preparing for the Lost print?

I've checked out each of the artists' websites after their Lost print reveals, and although everyone is talented, I definitely like the style of your art the best. I would love the chance to get an Eric Tan original, even if it isn't an original "The Crash" print. Thanks!

Tanner, when will you be selling the 40 of this print that you've been given [as other artists have]? Other artists have said after the first of the year. Just to let you know, i'll be emailing you on Jan 1st! :]

I'm collecting the rest of the prints just so I can trade them for The Crash. I've been wanting a print of yours since I first saw the Incredibles art you did years ago. And I love the Indiana Jones art. You need to put up a store somewhere and sell this stuff! I'd be first in line.

Eric, I also missed out on your wonderful Lost print. I cannot afford the flippers price and this is easily the best out of all the Lost art prints. I want one so badly. Also, this print spawned my love for your art and your work is amazing!

Eric, just wondering if you could email me regarding this print's future... organic_herbal(at)yahoo.com

I posted a few posts up, this is the only one I've missed and I even got today's less than 10 second sellout. I'm just a rabid LOST fan who likes your art and wants something to pass onto my child! It sucks that I missed what I truly think is the best one, it's like I've got a body without the heart

Eric--More and more of us are getting hopeful that the artists will be given the opportunity to provide a few additional copies to their fans early next year. I missed this one--and after following your work and your blog over the past year and a half, it would be awesome to be given an opportunity to get my hands on your Lost print to accompany my set of the three Indys. I don't know if you will actually be given the opportunity, but hopefully you can put together a "standby list" made up of those of us who have been with you since before the Crash. I know I have my fingers crossed...

Beautiful! Stunning! I simplicity and the endless movement coexist naturally in your poster. I adore your work and appreciate the quality in your craft. I can't take my Lost-loving eyes off of "The Crash." Please consider doing another run of prints.